Senior Project Manager (Clinical & Professional Guidance)

 

 

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the United Kingdom (UK). We support and represent over 22,000 members while operating nationally across our office and members hubs in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

 

 

This role sits within the Professional Development team which provides a range of services, including developing professional guidance, creating professional development resources, encouraging research & supporting development of the evidence base relating to speech & language therapy and responding to enquiries of a professional nature.
 
The Senior Project Manager, alongside other team members, is responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of RCSLT’s online professional guidance and resources. The post holder will also facilitate RCSLT involvement in the development of guidance and resources produced by external stakeholders.
 
Working in collaboration with colleagues, members and external stakeholder organisations, the Senior Project Manager will be involved in developing work plans and strategy relating to specific focus areas. The role will also line manage relevant professional development staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to effectively line manage and can manage multiple on-going tasks. The successful candidate will have expert project management knowledge and experience and, experience of working within a relevant industry (e.g. research, healthcare, education, professional development, quality standards or regulation). The ideal candidate will understand the aims and values of the RCSLT and be able to embed this within their work. Please see the role brochure for more information on the required knowledge and experience necessary to be successful in the role.

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Pension scheme
• Life insurance cover 
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme 
• Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave 
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!

Closing date for applications: 9AM- Monday 24^th March 2025. 

Please note, we can only accept applications from those who have working rights in the UK, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. 

The role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. 

Interview to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 31^st March 2025. 
 
Your application should consist of:
 
1. A full CV including the names and addresses of two referees (at least one should be from your current/most recent employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your consent. 
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are interested in joining RCSLT as the Senior Project Manager (Clinical and Professional Guidance) and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role. (Please note that for your application to be considered you need to submit both your CV and cover letter). 
3. Completed applications should be submitted through our online recruitment portal Personio. Note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. 
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, or for more details about the role and to apply, please visit our website, or contact the HR Team if you have any questions - hr@rcslt.org 
 
If you require clarification on any aspect of the application and recruitment process, please use the email address above and we will support you with this.

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists (SLTs) across the UK. The RCSLT support SLTs by providing leadership, setting professional standards, facilitating research, promoting better education, and training.

The RCSLT team consists of over 70 staff who offer support to over 22,000 members. Colleagues are predominantly based in the London office and others in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff offices.